San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has played at an MVP level through the first five games of the 2026 season. Although his performance against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday wasn't his best, his overall numbers remain impressive.
The San Francisco 49ers are 5-0, and many sportsbooks now list them as Super Bowl LXI favorites. Their undefeated start is particularly impressive given the injuries the team has endured and the depth concerns across multiple position groups.
The San Francisco 49ers are more likely to be buying at the trade deadline than selling. However, if the right offer came their way for certain players, they could look to sell.
The soap opera that was the 49ers’ offseason probably would have crippled most other franchises, but instead, San Francisco hasn’t missed a beat, starting the season off at 5-0 heading into their Week 6 Monday Night Football matchup against Washington.
Over the last few years, various national commentators and analysts have found seemingly every excuse in the book to refuse to give San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy his due.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Help wanted. That’s what it feels like the 49ers should put up at the wide receiver position. They have a stockpile of injuries that recently increased with Deebo Samuel, the latest to join it.
The San Francisco 49ers' offensive line has performed at a high level through the first five games of the 2026 season, allowing only three sacks, an NFL low.
The doubts that some had about the San Francisco 49ers coming into this season are slowly fading away now that the team holds a 5-0 record following its inspiring 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
The San Francisco 49ers have enjoyed a prolific start to the 2026/27 NFL season, sitting two wins clear at the top of the NFC West. They are one of just
Starting the season 5-0 is a dream start for the San Francisco 49ers. Everyone has been clicking on all cylinders for them to be undefeated through five games.
The San Francisco 49ers have no choice but to pursue a trade for a wide receiver this season. Prior to the start of the 2026 season, the 49ers said Ricky Pearsall would miss the entire year due to knee surgery.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The San Francisco 49ers have suffered another setback after linebacker Dre Greenlaw lost his appeal of a one-game suspension. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported the decision on October 14, leaving San Francisco without a key defensive contributor for its next game.
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is expected to miss several weeks after straining his hamstring during Sunday’s 32-29 win over Seattle, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Monday.
There's no better time for San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch to make a trade than right now. Following the draft, and then the schedule release, it felt inconceivable to see how these first five games have panned out.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw lost his appeal on Tuesday of a one-game suspension without pay for his sideline headbutt of Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV which resulted in his ejection from the team's 32-29 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year award is between guys like Gregory Rousseau, Will Anderson Jr, and Dallas Turner, but it undoubtedly needs to be San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw will serve a one-game, unpaid suspension after his appeal was denied. Greenlaw will miss the team's Monday, October 19, matchup against the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams continues to prove that age is just a number. At 38, he's still one of the best tackles in the league, but there's even more reason to suggest he's at the top of that list so far this season.
The lofty praise seems to be following San Francisco QB Brock Purdy. And he has surged to the top of the MVP odds. Furthermore, Colin Cowherd said the quiet part out loud about Purdy’s surprising success, according to a post on X by The Herd.
Fred Warner remains the heart and soul of the San Francisco 49ers defense. The All-Pro linebacker has continued to make his presence felt throughout the 2026 season, reinforcing his status as one of the NFL's best defensive players.
Former NFL player and analyst Dan Orlovsky has pointed out to football fans how impressive the San Francisco 49ers’ 5-0 start to the season is. The team secured another thrilling win and this time it was against the Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks.
Each and every season, the San Francisco 49ers seem to deal with more injuries than any other team in the NFL. That trend has continued this season, with the San Francisco wide receiver room constantly suffering injuries week after week.
Dealing with doubters throughout his whole career, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to prove himself as a worthy franchise leader.